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Events on Sunday 7 July 1974 2
19741974 FIFA World CupThe New TrophyThe first tournament to use the current FIFA World Cup Trophy. Winner: West Germany.
19741974 FIFA World Cup FinalWest Germany beats the Netherlands in MunichWest Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the World Cup final in Munich, denying Johan Cruyff's "Total Football" side the title. It was West Germany's second World Cup win.